December 2024 – Page 28 – Sugar Bert Boxing

EastSideBoxing December 23, 2024

David Nyika Says He Will “Shock The World” By Beating Jai Opetaia On January 8th

Unbeaten New Zealander David Nyika will challenge IBF and Ring Magazine cruiserweight champ Jai Opetaia on January 8th, the 10-0(9) fighter stepping in at short notice after original challenger Huseyin Cinkara was forced to pull out with an ankle injury. For Nyika to be facing…

EastSideBoxing December 23, 2024

Who Wins If Fury And Joshua Fight? Usyk Says AJ “Maybe”

Even before Tyson Fury lost his return fight with Oleksandr Usyk, the man who really will go down as Fury’s nemesis, there was plenty of talk of Fury fighting Anthony Joshua – who was also twice bested by Usyk in 12 round distance fights –…

BoxingScene December 23, 2024

Jai Opetaia rules out move to heavyweight; expects Moses Itauma to reach the top

Leading cruiserweight titlist Jai Opetaia is among the names of potential opponents for world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk following the Ukrainian’s rematch victory over Tyson Fury – but the Aussie has identified Moses Itauma as the future of the division. Opetaia, 26-0 (20 KOs),…

BoxingScene December 23, 2024

Tyson Fury believes Oleksandr Usyk was given a ‘Christmas gift’ by the judges

Tyson Fury felt he deserved to defeat Oleksandr Usyk in their Saudi Arabia rematch. Instead, Usyk won by 116-112 on all three scorecards but the Englishman said his rival, who also defeated him via split decision in May, had been given a gift. …

BoxingScene December 23, 2024

Oleksandr Usyk’s promoter wants him to be undisputed champion for the third time

Oleksandr Usyk’s promoter Alex Krassyuk has said that he wants the unified heavyweight champion of the world to become the undisputed champion of the world again. Usyk defeated Fury for the undisputed title in May, but relinquished the IBF version for Daniel Dubois, who…

BoxingNews24 December 23, 2024

Schofield Sr. Guarantees Upset: “We’re NOT Losing To Shakur!”

Floyd Schofield Sr. says his son, Floyd Jr., isn’t coming to lose against WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson on February 22nd in their fight in Riyadh. He says that fans are tripping if they believe Schofield Jr (18-0, 12 KOs). is just coming up for…

BoxingScene December 22, 2024

Lennox Lewis and Wladimir Klitschko differ on Oleksandr Usyk-Tyson Fury II

Heavyweight icons Lennox Lewis and Wladimir Klitschko had differing views of what transpired between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury in Riyadh on Saturday night. Klitschko was full of praise for his countryman, Usyk, the winner on the scorecards, while Lewis felt Fury blew his…

BoxingNews24 December 22, 2024

Usyk Eyes Undisputed Heavyweight Crown After Fury Victory

Oleksandr Usyk’s promoter, Alex Krassyuk, says he’d like to see him right for the undisputed championship next following his 12-round unanimous decision win over Tyson Fury in their rematch last Saturday night. They’ll have to wait for the winner of the February 22nd match between…

EastSideBoxing December 22, 2024

Alalshikh Praises Both Usyk And Fury, Eyes Future Fights

Turki Alalshikh posted on social media today, discussing his earlier comment from last night. In an interview, he remarked that he felt unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk had won by four points in his victory over Tyson Fury in their rematch in Riyadh. Usyk won…

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